Tag Archives: health

Mental Health among College Students

By: Jasmine Dalton   FRANKLIN, TN (mocsnews.com)- Mental Health among college students is a major problem today. It affects students across the nation, but it also affects students on the campus of UTC.   UTC students sitting on Chamberlin Field   According to Best Colleges, in 2022, 77% of college students experienced …

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Students Coping with Stress During COVID-19

By KATHRYN DOTSON CHATTANOOGA, TN (mocsnews.com) – College can be stressful enough, but when you add a pandemic on top of school you get a whole new level of stress. Between balancing school work, jobs, internships, and trying to follow health and safety guidelines, college students have had their work …

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Benefits of Pet Ownership

By KATHRYN DOTSON CHATTANOOGA, TN (mocsnews.com) – It’s no secret that pets bring so much to our lives – joy, happiness, and unwavering devotion. With the recent pandemic, the mental benefits of pet ownership have become even more valuable.   Pets fulfill the basic human need for a trusted companion, which …

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Potential Relief on the Horizon for Peanut Allergy

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By Laura Dolejs WASHINGTON, DC (AP) – The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first treatment for children and teens with peanut allergies. While not a cure, the approval of this treatment may bring some relief to families who live in fear of an accidental encounter with peanuts. This …

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